Galatians 3:22

But the scripture has declared all to be prisoners of sin, so that the promise, given on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

In Context

21Is the law then against the promises of God? Absolutely not: for if there had been a law given which could impart life, then righteousness truly would have been through the law.

23But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up until faith should be revealed.

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Cross References

Mark 16:16He who believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he who does not believe shall be condemned.

John 3:36He who believes in the Son has eternal life: but he who disobeys the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God rests upon him.

John 6:40And this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son, and believes in him, may have eternal life: and I will raise him up on the last day.

John 12:46I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me should not abide in darkness.

Acts 16:31And they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, you and your household.

Romans 3:23For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Matthew Henry on Galatians 3:20-29

Design of the Law; The True Children of Abraham. ( a. d. 56.) 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. 22 But the scripture hath concluded… Read the whole commentary →

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